Fun Custom Caricatures for Gifts and Events
Whether you want to turn family photos into superheroes or celebrate a colleague's quirks, I create hand-drawn caricatures that bring stories to life.
A sweet and fun family caricature where everyone is an ice cream cone. This is a great example of how we can turn a simple portrait idea into something creative and memorable for the whole family.
A family caricature created with my signature pen-on-paper hatch line technique. I love including pets in the portrait, and here you can see the family dog and cat are just as much a part of the fun.
"Sabko Milega Aashirwad!" A fun, personalized digital caricature created for a friend. I can incorporate inside jokes, catchphrases, or specific themes to make the artwork truly one-of-a-kind.
A pen-and-ink caricature for a corporate client, celebrating their "Workaholic" employee. These themed illustrations are a fantastic way to recognize team members in a fun and personalized manner during company events.
Part of a series for a manufacturing firm, this caricature depicts the "King Bee" of the team. I work with companies to create custom awards that reflect each employee's unique strengths and contributions.
"The Joker" of the office, another piece from a corporate commission. Using simple pens and brush pens on paper, I create vibrant and expressive characters that bring a smile to everyone's face.
Here's "Mad Max," a caricature created for a corporate awards event. The theme was based on the employee's personality, and it was a blast to bring this action-hero version to life with my pen-hatching style.
This caricature celebrates "The Helper" of the team, with a nod to a famous movie. These custom illustrations are great for making corporate gifting feel personal and thoughtful.
Meet "The Hungry Hippo" from a corporate caricature series. It's always fun to illustrate the unique and funny traits that make each team member special.
About Fun Custom Caricatures
My approach is simple because I do not use AI generators or automated filters. Whether I am using my digital Procreate setup or pen and ink on paper, every single line is hand-drawn by me to capture the specific personality, inside jokes, or quirks you want to highlight.
I started my caricature work in Bengaluru, initially sketching for friends and family, and eventually moved into creating custom series for corporate teams. When you commission a caricature from me, you are not getting a generic template.
My Techniques
- Pen-on-Paper: I use a signature hatch-line technique with pens and brush pens. This gives the work a tactile, raw feel that prints beautifully for framing.
- Digital Illustration: I work on my iPad using Procreate and the Apple Pencil. This is perfect if you need a high-resolution file for printing, social media, or digital invitations.
How We Start
To get the best result, share photos that capture the person's true expression or an 'in-action' story you want to highlight. For corporate clients, I often incorporate props or work themes like 'The Workaholic' or 'The King Bee' to make awards feel personal and humorous.
Once we agree on the theme, I handle the composition. If it is a digital piece, you will receive the final high-resolution file and a bonus timelapse video of the drawing process, which is often a hit for gifts. For physical paper work, we can arrange for the original to reach you.
Turnaround
I typically need 3 to 5 days per subject. This allows me to focus on the details that make the caricature look like the person rather than just a cartoon version of them.
Varun N Rao
Hi, I'm Varun. I’m an engineer who never let go of my sketchbook. I don’t believe in templates or AI art, so every caricature I create for you is hand-drawn and tailored to the personality quirks that make you or your friends stand out.
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